Bill Baker, Charles W. Baker's grandson, was a 1972 CFL All-Star with Saskatchewan.
He is, in fact, now in the CFL Hall of Fame. Here is the write-up on him
from the Hall of Fame:
BAKER, BILL, Elected as a Player March, 1994. Played for the
Saskatchewan Roughriders from 1968 until 1973 and again in 1977-78.
Played
with B.C. Lions from 1974-76 and had a career total of 174 games. His
credo
was "Your opponents are only as tough as you let them be" and
throughout his
career, "Baker the Undertaker" was known for his ferocious pass rush.
Was
named to the CFL All-Star team 4 times, All-Western team 5 times,
played in
the Grey Cup in 1969 and '72 and was named the Schenley Outstanding
Defensive Player in 1976. Was named the CFL's President and Chief
Operating
Officer in December 1988, serving for one year.
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Regards,
Perry Doner,
Vernon B.C.
doner@telus.net